Official Pest Report
Official Pest Reports are provided by National Plant Protection Organizations within the NAPPO region. These Pest Reports are intended to comply with the International Plant Protection Convention's Standard on Pest Reporting, endorsed by the Interim Commission on Phytosanitary Measures in March 2002.
Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) confirmed in Frontenac County, Ontario
Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) confirmed in Frontenac County, Ontario
Country: Canada
Title: Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) confirmed in Frontenac County, Ontario
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Report: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis, in Frontenac County, Ontario. The beetle was discovered at a private campground near the town of Mountain Grove.
Movement restrictions which prohibit the movement of all ash materials such as logs, branches and wood chips, as well as all species of firewood from the affected site have been put in place. Property owners in the affected area have been notified of these restrictions. Further regulatory measures will be considered once all survey work has been completed for the year.
The presence of EAB has now been confirmed in 27 Ontario counties, and in three areas in the province of Québec. The CFIA continues to work with federal, provincial, and municipal governments towards slowing the spread of EAB.
Under IPPC Standards (e.g. ISPM No. 8), EAB is considered present only in some areas of Ontario and Québec, and is subject to official control in Canada.
Additional information is available on the CFIA website at www.inspection.gc.ca/pests or by calling 1-866-463-6017.
Posted Date: Aug. 8, 2012, 9 a.m.